Kitchen Assistant

Bright Little Stars; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing nursery in Barnet seeks a passionate Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation in a fun team environment. You'll ensure high standards of cleanliness, assist the Nursery Chef, and contribute to brightening children's days with delicious meals. Join us for competitive pay and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Up to 35 days annual leave

Options for training and development

Free wholesome lunches

Free Uniform

Team building activities

Workplace pension contribution

Employee assistance programme

Staff childcare discount

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery or school settings.
• Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Knowledge in catering for allergies and intolerances.

Responsibilities

• Support the chef in maintaining a clean kitchen.
• Follow food safety protocols.
• Assist in preparing food for children according to Nursery guidelines.

Skills

Understanding of special diets

Ability to work quickly

Education

Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Are you passionate about food and would love to help to create delicious meals that brighten up a child’s day? Join our friendly team as a Kitchen Assistant at Bright Little Stars Nursery in Barnet! If you love working in a fast-paced environment, have an eye for detail, and want to make a real difference in the lives of little ones, this is the role for you. Come be part of a fun, supportive team where every meal is a chance to shine!

At Bright Little Stars, we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Up to 35 days annual leave – 20 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, 1 pro-rata birthday day, 1 bonus day and up to 5 further days with years of service (depending on position)
• Option to carry over up to 5 annual leave days, at the end of each year
• Support for higher level qualifications through the BLS Staff Development Programme with paid study days
• Senior career Enhancement through the BLS Management Training Programme
• Two training days and one planning day onsite during inset days. Additional internal and external training sessions
• Free wholesome, hot lunches available in the staff room
• Free Uniform is provided
• Three complementary team building activities a year!
• Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 3%
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff childcare discount and salary sacrifice scheme for parental staff

Duties

• Support chef ensuring that all kitchen equipment is clean and well-maintained .
• Follow food safety protocols to maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• To support/assist the Nursery Chef in ensuring a high standard of catering with all food being prepared for the children through following the policies, procedures, legislative guidelines and relevant instructions as set out by the Nursery.
• To complete advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

Requirements of Kitchen Assistant role:

• Understanding of catering for special diets, allergies and intolerances
• Ability to work quickly but efficiently-FAST PACED ENVIROMENT
• Experience in nursery or school settings

If you are passionate about food and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Kitchen Assistant